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Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program he supports
TORONTO - The whispers started before Pascal Siakam's name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. "We l...
Dec 19, 2023
Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the sta...
Dec 19, 2023
Blackhawks D Kevin Korchinski rejoins team after father's death
CHICAGO (AP) - Kevin Korchinski has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks following the death of his father, Larry. The 19-year-old Korchinski was on the ice for Chicago's morning skate ahead of Tuesday nig...
Dec 19, 2023
Patriots claim Canadian QB Nathan Rourke off waivers from Jacksonville
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots have claimed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL team announced Tuesday. The Jaguars paced Rourke on waiv...
Dec 19, 2023
Man gets 7 years for role in Prince Albert’s record cocaine bust
While he was not the directing mind, Jim Lakatos of North Battleford was still involved at a high level in a drug trafficking operation running out of a mobile home north of Prince Albert. Today, the ...
Dec 19, 2023
B.C. secures largest civil forfeiture of its kind at $10 million
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says its civil forfeiture office has secured $10 million from a company that provided payment processing services for people found guilty or who are alleged ...
Dec 19, 2023
'One of the best': PWHL Montreal counting on Desbiens to pull out the stops
MONTREAL - It's a win-win scenario for Montreal's Professional Women's Hockey League team this season. With one of the world's best goaltenders swatting pucks away, the team can focus its energy on sc...
Dec 19, 2023
Ryder Ritchie named to Top Prospects Game
Prince Albert Raiders forward Ryder Ritchie is one step closer to his goal of being a first round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.The 2006-born player has been named to the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Pr...
Dec 19, 2023
Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding
MONTREAL - Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub is asking the public to avoid the province's overcrowded emergency rooms. He says people who don't need urgent care should seek help from clinics staffe...
Dec 19, 2023
Minten, Celebrini star as Canada beats Denmark's U25 team 8-0 in world junior tune-up
MALM, Sweden - Fraser Minten had two goals and an assist as Canada defeated Denmark's under-25 team 8-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game ahead of the word junior hockey championship. Seventeen-year-old Mackl...
Dec 19, 2023
